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Because the hair covering the capybara is sparse, its skin can easily get sunburned from prolonged exposure to the sun. [([[https:// | Because the hair covering the capybara is sparse, its skin can easily get sunburned from prolonged exposure to the sun. [([[https:// | ||
- | {{tag> | + | ==== Lifespan ==== |
+ | Capybaras can live 8-10 years in the wild, and about 12 years in captivity. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Living in groups ==== | ||
+ | Capybaras don't mind being alone, but they also live in groups of up to 40 individuals. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Size of a labrador ==== | ||
+ | A capybara is about the size of a Labrador Retriever. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Male to female ratio ==== | ||
+ | Typically, a group of capybaras has a ratio of one male to two females. This ratio is maintained because subordinate males on the periphery of the group are more vulnerable to predation. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Area ==== | ||
+ | Capybaras live in Central and South America. They can also be found in many zoos around the world. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Hiding from predators ==== | ||
+ | A capybara can hide underwater from predators. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Natural predators ==== | ||
+ | The jaguar and the caiman are the animal' | ||
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+ | ==== Weight ==== | ||
+ | Capybaras weigh an average of 77 to 146 lb. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Litter ==== | ||
+ | Female capybaras usually have one litter - four to five young per year. [([[https:// | ||
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